I know. It sounds a bit like we’re going to be eating grass, right? And God didn’t make us cows, He made us people! “Best Green Powder Superfood” for some reason doesn’t have a great culinarily appealing ring! Yet, “greens” (grass and no doubt leaves included) contain chlorophyll, which our bodies definitely need if we want to stay healthy. What can we do? Enter stage right…green powder supplements!
Eat Your Vegetables, or…?
It’s been preached to us for years that we need to eat our vegetables – and to a lesser degree probably, our fruits. But many people don’t like to sit down and eat the quantities of fresh vegetables and fruits that nutritionists, doctors, and dietitians tell them they should eat. Also, there has been research showing that there may be particular greens that have “superfood” powers that go beyond just your normal celery stick. There’s spirulina (blue-green algae) and wheatgrass, among others.
We’re definitely not going to be going to Klamath Lake in Oregon to eat algae off the lake bottom, so that’s not really an option!
Green powder supplements are controversial, there’s no question about that. There are diehard believers, and there are those who say just eating fresh raw vegetables is all you need. Then there are some people who eat no greens of any kind, powdered or natural. That’s not recommended, of course!
I personally do actually take green powder supplements, so I lean toward the “green powder” side. Obviously, this review is for people like me who believe in greens powders, and who are looking for the most simple, healthy, effective, and budget-friendly products.
Which Green Powders Are Best?
I’ve done research on five green powder superfood products, looked at reviews, checked whether they are organic (they all are, actually), and the relative cost per serving. “Cost per serving” shouldn’t be the only factor to consider, you really need to consider the actual value per serving. You can check out the actual current pricing for each product from the links.
These products are available, the best I can determine, in the United States and Canada. I can’t speak to every other country in the world.
There’s no possible way I can delve into each food item in each product – for example, how much spirulina, how much spinach, how much elderberry, compared to the price, and so on. You should do additional research to satisfy yourself. Don’t just take my word!
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AMAZING GRASS GREENS BLEND – for current Amazon pricing
GARDEN OF LIFE PERFECT FOOD ALKALIZER AND DETOXIFIER – for current Amazon pricing
NESTED NATURALS SUPER GREENS – for current Amazon pricing
NATURELO RAW GREENS WHOLE FOOD POWDER – For current Amazon pricing
PURELY INSPIRED ORGANIC GREENS WITH SUPERFOOD BLEND – For current Amazon pricing
5 Green Powder Superfood Reviews
AMAZING GRASS GREENS BLEND
Price: $$ – for current Amazon pricing
Available in Canada: Yes
Organic: Organic/GMO-free
Calories per serving: 30
Flavors: Original, Chocolate, Berry (all when in stock)
Ingredients in each serving:
- Green food blend – 5700 mg – high
- Antioxidant blend – 1100 mg
- Fiber blend – 668 mg
- Digestive Enzyme and Active Culture Pre/Probiotic Blend – 426 mg
What the Company says:
- Packed with organic greens
- wholesome fruits and vegetables
- nutrient-dense superfoods
Pros:
- No added sweeteners
- No fillers
- Great value
- Great for energy
Cons:
- May not dissolve well
GARDEN OF LIFE PERFECT FOOD ALKALIZER AND DETOXIFIER
Price: $$ – for current Amazon pricing
Available in Canada: Yes
Organic: Organic/non-GMO
Calories per serving: 25
Flavors: Lemon and Ginger (when in stock)
Ingredients in each serving:
- Organic USA Farmed Green Juice Blend – 3200 mg
- Organic Alkalizer Blend – 1300 mg
- Organic Detoxifier Blend – 1000 mg
- Organic Fruit and Veggie Juice Anti-oxidant blend – 1000 mg
- Organic Sprout Blend – 1000 mg
- Raw Probiotic and Enzyme Blend – 30 mg
What the Company says:
- Only raw vegan green superfood that is dual certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO project verified
- 40 nutrient-dense, raw, organically-grown greens, sprouts, and vegetable juices
- Juiced and cold-temperature dried immediately at the farm within an hour of harvesting
Pros:
- Mixes well in a smoothie
- Sweetened with Stevia
- Seems to have a good effect on body and joint pain (possibly due to the “detoxifier” blend
Cons:
- Stevia is used as the sweetener (depends on whether you like that!)
- One person didn’t like that the company has been sold to Nestle
- General bad taste was a common theme.
NESTED NATURALS SUPER GREENS
Price: $$ – for current Amazon pricing
Available in Canada: Yes
Organic: Organic/Non-GMO
Calories per serving: 30
Flavors: Original, chocolate, berry, calm, focus (all when in stock)
Ingredients in each serving:
- Alkalizing blend – 3847 mg
- Fiber blend – 2700 mg
- Antioxidant/immune blend – 1053 mg
- Probiotics blend – 333 mg
- Enzyme blend – 67mg
What the Company says:
- Non-GMO, vegan, 100% certified USDA
- Third-party tested
- Phytonutrients boost energy without caffeine
- Vitamins and minerals to fuel the brain
- Probiotic cultures and enzymes to help your gut extract maximum nutrition
- Prebiotic inulin to help feed bacteria in the digestive tract
- Good source of Vitamin C for immune health
- Finely powdered fruits and vegetables for a potent boost of micronutrients
Pros:
- Monk fruit sweetener
- Caffeine free
- Gluten-free
Cons:
- Taste
NATURELO RAW GREENS WHOLE FOOD POWDER
Price: $$ – For current Amazon pricing
Available in Canada: Yes
Organic: Organic
Calories per serving: 32
Flavors: Unsweetened and berry flavors
Ingredients in each serving:
- Greens blend – 3300 mg
- Fiber blend – 2860 mg
- Immunity blend – 320 mg
- Anti-stress blend – 200 mg
- Energy blend – 200 mg
- Probiotic blend – 16 billion cfu
- Digestive enzyme blend – 180 mg
What the Company says:
- Detoxify
- Energize
- Boost your immunity
- Contains organic grasses, fruits, vegetables and berries
- Delivers powerful antioxidants
Pros (from reviews and questions):
- Monk fruit sweetener
- Berry flavor and unsweetened versions
Cons (from reviews and questions):
- May be too sweet for some
PURELY INSPIRED ORGANIC GREENS WITH SUPERFOOD BLEND
Price: (Most budget-friendly) $ – For current Amazon pricing
Available in Canada: Yes
Organic: Organic ingredients
Calories per serving: 40
Flavors: Unflavored
Ingredients in each serving:
- Organic greens, sprouts, and grains – 8,760 mg
- Fruit and veggie plus probiotic blend – 1,190 mg
What the Company says:
- A super-convenient and delicious way to get more fruits and veggies
- Superfoods, grains, sprouts, and antioxidants C and E
- no artificial sweeteners or colors
- 39 superfoods and probiotics
- 18 vitamins and minerals (added)
- High-quality nutrition
Pros:
- Great for the price and taste (good value)
- Extra added vitamins and minerals
- Good-tasting for a green powder
Cons (from reviews and questions):
- Contains organic maltodextrin and silicon dioxide
Additional Products
If none of the above suit your fancy, here are some sources for additional “green superfood” powders you might want to check out (no links, you’ll have to look them up):
United States: Country Farms, Good Protein, Touchstone Essentials, Paradise Herbs, Your Super Super Green Mix (budget-friendly), Ora Organic Easy Being Green, Ancient Nutrition Organic Super Greens, Vital Proteins, Sprout Living Epic Protein, Green Vibrance, Dr Mercola Organic Fermented Greens
Canada: Webber Naturals All Greens Superfood, Greens+ Genuine Health Greens, Naturelo Raw Greens, Subi Raw Greens Superfood, BioSteel Sport Greens, Botanica Super Greens Powder, North Coast Naturals Ultimate Daily Greens, VegeGreens, ProGreens – plus all the above 5 reviewed products for both Canada and the United States!
In Summary
I’m not making an actual recommendation, just presenting you with some facts about five of the many different products available. Everyone’s needs are so very different!
If you’re in the market for greens powders, you clearly have lots of choice. Don’t hesitate to check out the ones we’ve reviewed if you’re so inclined.
If you have any particularly wonderful (or terrible) experiences with any particular greens superfood – or any questions or comments about this post, please feel free to share in the comments below!
